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New Zealand’s longest running ProAm event – the Mondiale Omaha Beach Golf Club ProAm – will be held on March 16 and 17.
A total of 200 golfers are expected to compete, including 50 professionals.
Previous events have attracted such top names as Ryan Fox and Michael Hendry.
Club general manager Mike Reid expects a strong field to line up again this year, ranging from North Harbour golfer Mark Hutson, who has just turned professional to tournament veteran Grant Moorhead.
“The tournament is great for the community, attracting a big turnout of golfers, many of whom bring their families here for the weekend,” Mike says.
“It’s the club’s major event of the year and we put a lot of work into making it successful.”
The total prize pool for the professional players is $30,000, with the winner walking away with a cheque for $5500.
The weekend will kick off with a fun Ambrose tournament over nine holes, on the preceding Friday, which is organised to acknowledge and thank sponsors. In the evening, there will be a live auction and tournament dinner with special guest speaker.
Meanwhile, 28 teams will tee off on the greens at Warkworth Golf Club for the fourth annual Women’s ProAm on Monday, March 18.
Each team will comprise three amateur women and one professional player.
Club president Marie Claydon says the 18-hole Stableford competition always attracts a good field of professionals.
“Entries come mostly from around the region, but we do also have a South Island team entered,” Marie says.
“The event is the only women’s ProAm backed by the NZ PGA.
“There are normally some very good individual performances on the day – last year a couple of players scored eagles.
“A different team has won each year, which keeps it interesting. Last year, it was Warkworth’s turn.”
The major prize is a weekend of golf at Kauri Cliffs, including accommodation at Kerikeri and the use of a BMW for the weekend.
Major sponsors are Barfoot & Thompson, Continental Cars BMW and The Clubroom.
